| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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98-8069
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Jessen v. Babbitt
Order |
Employment Law |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
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99-0002
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In the Matter of Flournoy
Judge is properly suspended for repeated acts of misconduct, including tampering with official court transcripts. |
Judges |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
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98-0304 and 98-0339
|
Anderson v. Nissei ASB Machine Co. Ltd.
Sufficient evidence supports jury verdict of company's partial liability based on defective design and unreasonable dangerousness of machine when sold. |
Torts |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-4226 an 99-4002
|
U.S. v. Salas
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
99-1131
|
Deherrera v. Apfel
Order |
Insurance |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-3328 and 98-3329
|
U.S. v. Youmans
Order |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
97-1328
|
U.S. v. Burlington Northern Railroad Co.
Proof that EPA's remedial actions were inconsistent with contingency plan isn't complete defense to cost liability. |
Environmental Law |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
98-3350
|
U.S. v. McGuire
Question of carjacking victim's injuries need not be submitted to jury when government doesn't seek enhanced sentence under 18 U.S.C. Section 2119. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Jan. 5, 2000 | |
|
D032071
|
People v. Campbell
Trial court's failure to advise of constitutional rights before defendant admits prior convictions invalidates the admissions. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
C029474
|
Carlos B., a Minor
Court must accept jurisdiction of minor's criminal case, despite its disagreement with transferring county court's residency determination, but it may appeal. |
Juveniles |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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97-56452
|
United States v. The Parsons Co.
Proof of falsity under False Claims Act should not be determined by applying 'reasonable interpretation' approach. |
Government |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
B125033
|
American National Property & Casualty Co. v. Rayburn
Insurance policy that provides for coverage for uninsured motorists isn't applicable where woman is raped by uninsured driver. |
Insurance |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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98-10502
|
U.S. v. Linick
Forest Service's regulatory scheme is unconstitutionally overbroad, but the regulation's interpretive rule preserves the scheme's constitutionality by limiting the Forest Service's authority. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
G020711
|
BT-I v. Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
General partner's fiduciary duty to limited partner prohibits self-dealing, notwithstanding partnership agreement giving general partner sole control over important decisions. |
Corporations |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
D031235
|
People v. Rhoden
Prosecution may withdraw from plea bargain at any time before defendant pleads guilty or otherwise relies on plea bargain to his detriment. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
D031470
|
San Diego Police Officers Assn. v. City of San Diego
Advisory warning in penal statute is only necessary when citizens' complaint involve police misconduct during performance of duty. |
Government |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
B123190
|
People v. Avanessian
Smog certificate is a 'certificate,' as defined by Vehicle Code, and its fraudulent production is prohibited. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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B121155
|
Ivan T., a Minor
Juvenile court retains jurisdiction over minor despite declaring minor unfit to be under juvenile court law for later offense. |
Juveniles |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
c031700
|
Boehm & Associates v. Workers Compensation Appeals Board
Interest on medical bills, compensable under workers' compensation but unpaid because employer challenges liability, accrues 60 days after employer receives bill. |
Workers' Compensation |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
C031293
|
Beverly v. Anderson
Public assistance warrant must be replaced within five working days after claimant files proper affidavit attesting to loss of original warrant. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
A081330
|
Deschene v. Pinole Point Steel Co.
Grant of summary judgment to employer on employees wrongful termination and discrimination claims are improper where material issues of dispute exist. |
Employment Law |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
c029431
|
Sears v. Morrison
Rescue doctrine holds actor liable for injuries incurred by a person who is trying to rescue "actor" from his own negligence. |
Torts |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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A084731
|
Kelsey v. Waste Management of Alameda County
Chapter 13 debtor has standing to prosecute state court action, and failure to list action in bankruptcy doesn't warrant summary judgment against debtor. |
Civil Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
G024485
|
Santa Ana Food Market Inc. v. Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board (Jay Stroh)
Suspension of store's liquor license for single illegal act unrelated to sale of alcohol by employee without store's knowledge is improper. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
B130777
|
People v. Toney
Maintaining a drug laboratory in the home is a form of indirect child abuse. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
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B128736
|
Conner v. Conner
Party's conduct as creditor in bankruptcy proceeding doesn't relieve debtor of performance on promissory note. |
Contracts |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
A083097
|
People v. Lamb
'Harvey' rule, preventing consideration of facts underlying dismissed charges, doesn't apply to sentencing on guilty plea to child molestation. |
Criminal Law and Procedure |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
S063313
|
Hunt v. Superior Court (Guimbellot)
County can't limit free health care to those eligible for general assistance, or decline to provide health care by taking no deduction. |
Government |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
A084901
|
Oranen v. Board of Chiropractic Examiners of the State of California
Revocation of chiropractor license is justified where chiropractor pleads guilty to criminal offenses related to his practice. |
Administrative Agencies |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
|
B125515
|
Roberts v. Sentry Life Insurance
Trial court's denial of defense's summary judgment motion in malicious prosecution action establishes that there was probable cause to bring earlier suit. |
Torts |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 |